ViewFinity S8 (S80HF)

Released May 2026

Samsung's 2026 27-inch 5K (5120 x 2880) IPS monitor with USB-C 90W charging, Ethernet and a KVM switch, for Mac and PC users who want a sharp one-cable desk setup.

Size: 27″
Resolution: 5120 × 2880
PPI: 218
Panel: IPS
Refresh: 60 Hz
Brightness: 350 nits
HDR: –
USB-C power: 90 W

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 27″
Resolution: 5120 × 2880 (5K)
Sharpness: 218 pixels per inch
Panel: IPS
Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Response time (grey to grey): 5 ms
Brightness (typical): 350 nits
HDR formats: HDR10
Contrast ratio: 1,000:1
Colour range: 99% sRGB
Screen finish: Matte
Shape: Flat
Colour depth: Max 1.07B colours
sRGB coverage: 99%
Viewing angles: 178° / 178°
Eye care: Eye Saver Mode, Flicker Free
Calibration: Factory tuning

Connections

Video inputs: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C
USB-C charging: Up to 90 W
USB ports: 3 × USB-A, USB-C
KVM switch: Yes
Ethernet: Yes
Speakers: No
HDMI detail: 1 × HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.2
DisplayPort detail: 1 × DisplayPort 1.4, HDCP 2.2
USB-C detail: 1 × USB-C upstream with DisplayPort Alt Mode, 90 W charging, HDCP 2.2
USB hub detail: 3 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 and 1 × USB-C downstream, 1 × USB-B upstream
Picture by picture: Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture
Audio out: Headphone jack

Design

Stand adjusts: Height, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mount: Yes
Weight with stand: 5.4 kg
Height adjustment: 120 mm (±5 mm)
Tilt: -3° to 25° (±2°)
Swivel: -45° to 45° (±3°)
Pivot: -92° to 92° (±2°)
VESA pattern: 100 × 100 mm
Size with stand: 616.3 × 560.2 × 218.0 mm
Size without stand: 616.3 × 366.5 × 46.0 mm
Weight without stand: 4.0 kg
Colours: Black

Power and support

Power use: 26 W typical, 190 W max, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off
Energy class: F
Power supply: Internal, AC 100–240 V
Software: Auto Source Switch+, Off Timer Plus
Certifications: Windows 11
In the box: DisplayPort cable, USB-C cable, power cable (1.5 m)

Pros and cons

Pros

5K resolution on 27 inches (218 ppi)
USB-C with 90W charging, plus Ethernet, a KVM switch and a USB hub with USB-A and USB-C ports
Stand adjusts for height (120 mm), tilt, swivel (±45°) and pivot

Cons

60Hz refresh rate
350-nit typical brightness; HDR is HDR10 only, with no local dimming
No built-in speakers

Closest rivals

Model	Size	Resolution	PPI	Panel	Refresh	Brightness	HDR	USB-C power	Released
AppleStudio Display (2022)	27″	5120 × 2880	218	IPS	60 Hz	600 nits	–	96 W	Mar 2022
AppleStudio Display (2026)	27″	5120 × 2880	218	IPS	60 Hz	600 nits	–	96 W	Mar 2026
BenQPD2730S	27″	5120 × 2880	218	IPS	60 Hz	400 nits	400	90 W	Mar 2025

Sources

Photo: Samsung

27-inch ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27" ViewFinity S8 S80HF WUHD Monitor Back Black: Samsung
27-inch ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27" ViewFinity S8 S80HF WUHD Monitor R-Side Black: Samsung
27-inch ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27" ViewFinity S8 S80HF WUHD Monitor R-Side-Down Black: Samsung
27-inch ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27" ViewFinity S8 S80HF WUHD Monitor Tilt1 Black: Samsung
27-inch ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27" ViewFinity S8 S80HF WUHD Monitor Tilt2 Black: Samsung
27-inch ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27" ViewFinity S8 S80HF WUHD Monitor Swivel1 Black: Samsung
27-inch ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27" ViewFinity S8 S80HF WUHD Monitor Swivel2 Black: Samsung
27-inch ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27" ViewFinity S8 S80HF WUHD Monitor Pivot Black: Samsung
27-inch ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27" ViewFinity S8 S80HF WUHD Monitor Dynamic Black: Samsung
27-inch ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27" ViewFinity S8 S80HF WUHD Monitor Low-Dynamic Black: Samsung
27-inch ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27" ViewFinity S8 S80HF WUHD Monitor Detail1 Black — physical hardware detail: Samsung
27-inch ViewFinity S8 S80HF 27" ViewFinity S8 S80HF WUHD Monitor Detail2 Black — physical hardware detail: Samsung
27-inch ViewFinity S8 S80HF original front with maker model label displayed inside physical screen; exact existing sharper pair preserved: img.global.news.samsung.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/S80HF_001_Front_Black…

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